Lahore (Sports Desk): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has decided not to appoint a separate head coach for the Test team for now, with Mike Hesson continuing to handle coaching responsibilities in the longest format of the game.
According to sources, Mike Hesson will remain the head coach of the national Test team until the conclusion of the current World Test Championship cycle. He will also continue in the role during Pakistan's home Test series against New Zealand next year.
Sources said that the Test squad players have been informed of the decision. Mike Hesson has also confirmed to the players that he will continue coaching the Test team in the future.
It has further been reported that despite the absence of a permanent red-ball coach, Mike Hesson is also playing an important role in decisions regarding Test squad selection and changes to the team.
It is worth mentioning that a final decision regarding Mike Hesson's future coaching responsibilities will be made after the 2027 World Cup, while his contract with the Pakistan Cricket Board is also due to expire in 2027.